ARMED police closed a road after a report was received a number of weapons had been seen in a property. 

Officers shut Salisbury Road in Worthing following information which was received about 1pm on Thursday.

Officers entered the house and found the collection of what looked to be rifles.

The weapons were examined and found to be paintballing guns and posed no danger to the public.

Superintendent Dave Padwick, of Sussex Police, said: "We are very grateful to the member of the public who saw the weapons and was rightly very concerned. She did exactly the right thing and immediately phoned us.

"Thankfully the weapons were not real and were paint-balling equipment but we appreciate her vigilance.

"We continue to advise the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious behaviour or activity on 0800 789 321 or in an emergency the public should always call 999.

"For further information about reporting suspicious behaviour visit act.campaign.gov.uk."